Confederation
On this date, Canada became the Dominion of Canada.
When was July 1, 1867
International Law was under the jurisdiction of...
Who is Great Britain?
He was our first Prime Minister of Canada.
Who is Sir John A. Macdonald?
BNA Act was also known as...
Constitution Act 1867
Healthcare and Education are under the jurisdiction of this level government.
What is provincial government?
These were the original 4 provinces who joined Confederation.
Who were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
The Senate is a group appointed by this person.
Who is the Prime Minister?
This was the opposing leader to Sir John A. Macdonald.
Who are George Brown and George-Etienne Cartier?
This person holds all executive powers and represents the Queen.
Who is the Governor General
The Indian Act dictated these two things for Indigenous Canadians.
1) How the First Nation bands can operate.
2) Who is recognized as "Indian", people who are not "registered" or "status" Indians are denied.
Sir John A. Macdonald promised this province to pay off their remaining debt, and pay any political leaders that were let go a pension.
What is British Columbia?
This province was struggling economically, and saw the improvements in trade and development. They decided to join Canada in 1873 and in exchange Macdonald offered to pay off their debt.
Who is Prince Edward Island?
Political deadlock means...
No change or progress can be made as a result of disagreement among parties.
Each province must have this person who serves the Governor General.
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
This province was the 5th to join the Dominion of Canada and was home to the Metis people.
What is Manitoba?
The House of Commons is determined by this system and elected by...
What is representation by population?
Who are citizens (men with property)?
One of the issues with political deadlock was representation. Define representation by population.
This group helps pass bills, and they are chosen by the Prime Minister.
What is the Indian Act?
This province was a gift to Canada in 1870.
What are the Northwest Territories?
These were the three conferences leading to the Dominion of Canada.
What are the Charlottetown, Quebec, and London Conferences?
Deadlock meant issues between Canada East and Canada West.
This part of Canada wanted to establish larger transportation routes that they believed would lead to greater economic benefits.
What is Canada West?
Should federal government and provincial government disagree, who gets the final say?
Federal Government